by OpenAI

OpenAI: GPT-4.1.

multimodal closed 1M ctx
Cheapest input
$2.0/M
on OpenAI API
Cheapest output
$8.0/M
on OpenAI API
Fastest
59 tok/s
on OpenRouter
Hosted equiv.
~$2.88/hr
@ 100 tok/s on OpenAI API

GPT-4.1 is a flagship large language model optimized for advanced instruction following, real-world software engineering, and long-context reasoning. It supports a 1 million token context window and outperforms GPT-4o an

Hosted API only

No self-host path — closed weights.

OpenAI: GPT-4.1's weights aren't published. Use it via the access providers below.

Where to use it

Cheapest hosted endpoints.

Provider Access $/M in $/M out
OpenAI API api direct $2.0 $8.0 Launch ↗
OpenRouter api aggregator $2.0 $8.0 Launch ↗
Performance

Speed across providers.

Tokens/sec and time-to-first-token measured against the same prompt template on each provider's API.

Provider Tokens/sec TTFT Total
OpenRouter 58.6 847 ms 2220 ms
FAQ

Frequently asked.

How do I run OpenAI: GPT-4.1?
OpenAI: GPT-4.1 is a closed-source API model. The cheapest way to access it is through the API providers listed on this page (direct API, aggregators, and hosted chat UIs).
Where can I access OpenAI: GPT-4.1?
OpenAI: GPT-4.1 is available via OpenAI API, OpenRouter. Each access option lists its own pricing (per million tokens or hourly hosting).
How much does it cost to run OpenAI: GPT-4.1?
API pricing starts at $2.0/M input tokens and $8.0/M output tokens. Self-hosting cost depends on the GPU you rent — see the Run It Yourself tab.
Is OpenAI: GPT-4.1 open-source or proprietary?
OpenAI: GPT-4.1 is a proprietary model from OpenAI. Access is API-only — there are no public weights to download.